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Quantum Mechanix Inc., or QMx for short, is an American company based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania and was founded in 2006. It specializes in the production of screen-accurate replica collectibles, apparel, props, jewelry, keychains, maquettes, artwork, blueprints, and scaled models based on a number of licensed entertainment franchises.

In 2009, QMx announced that they had acquired exclusive licensing to produce a number of products based on the 2009 Star Trek film. This licensing was later extended to encompass other Star Trek properties from the "prime universe". Corgi's and Master Replicas' licensing was abruptly terminated before the commencement of QMx's and eFX Collectibles' licenses.

QMx gained licensing to build both "Studio Scale" (thirty-six inch) and "Collector's Scale" (twelve inch) starship replicas, along with prop replicas, decorative maquettes, artwork, jewelry, key chains, and other novelties.

Interactions with Star Trek productions

QMx Star Trek Into Darkness starship props — QMx *Star Trek Into Darkness* filming miniatures

QMx FX Cinema Arts created fourteen filming miniatures that were used onscreen in Star Trek Into Darkness, notably the "History of Starflight" vehicle props seen in Admiral Marcus' office.[1] In May 2013, QMx announced plans to produce reproductions of some of these ships in two scales for retail release.

The company created all Starfleet Academy rings used in the film, including the ring used in the Kelvin Memorial Archive terrorist incident.[2]

In conjunction with Hollywood prop maker Kenney’s Custom Props, QMx also created the phaser props used in the 2013 film.[3]

The Enterprise Project

Selection of The Enterprise Project artworks created utilizing QMx's USS Enterprise (alternate reality) Artisan Replica

To promote the release of the USS Enterprise (alternate reality) Artisan Replica and the 2009 Star Trek film, Paramount Pictures' "The Enterprise Project" commissioned twenty-four "graffiti, FX, and pop artists" to "design their own interpretation" of the replica. Notable artists who contributed a design included director Robert Rodriguez, actor James Franco, and comic book artist Jim Lee. The Enterprise Project's artworks were sent to tour cities world-wide beginning in March 2009.

Artists

Qmxcontestad — QMx contest for USS *Enterprise* (alternate reality) Artisan Replica

QMx original
Mr. Brainwash
Duncan Lemmon
Robert Rodriguez
House Industries
Ragnar
Harry Knowles
Michael Lau
Bobby Dixon
Jesús Díaz
Amanda Visell
Amy Vatanakul
Olka Osadzinska
André
H5
Turbokrapfen
James Franco
Will Lemon III
Jeremy and Claire Weiss
Afro-Punks
Rafael Burgos
Jeremy Kaplan
Jim Lee
David Rager
Brandon Fayette

Artisan Replica releases

USS Enterprise (alternate reality) Artisan Replica

QMX bigEnterprise — QMx USS *Enterprise* (alternate reality) Artisan Replica

QMx released a 34 inch long Artisan Replica of the USS Enterprise in 2009, based on CGI models provided by ILM. The production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, an illuminated mirror base, and was limited to an edition of 250. The standard model retailed for $6995.

USS Enterprise (Refit)/ USS Enterprise-A Artisan Replica

QMXenterprise refit — QMx USS *Enterprise* (refit) Artisan Replica

QMx released a 34.5 inch long Artisan Replica of the USS Enterprise refit and USS Enterprise-A in late 2011. The 1:350 scale production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and was limited to an edition of 250. The standard model retailed for $6995.

USS Enterprise-D Artisan Replica

QMX USS Enterprise-D — QMx USS *Enterprise-D* Artisan Replica

QMx released a 29.5 inch long Artisan Replica of the USS Enterprise-D in 2013. The 1:850 scale production replica features LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and was limited to an edition of 50. The standard model retailed for $9995.

USS Kelvin Artisan Replica

QMx announced that an Artisan Replica of the USS Kelvin is scheduled for future release and a prototype of the ship was displayed at the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con. The 1:850 scale production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, and was limited to an edition of 50. [4]

Enterprise NX-01 Artisan Replica

QMx released a 23.5 inch long Artisan Replica of the Enterprise NX-01 in 2013. The 1:350 scale production replica features LED lighting, sound effects, a mirrored base, includes a signature by Doug Drexler, and was limited to an edition of 100. The standard model retailed for $3,995.

USS Vengeance Artisan Replica

In 2013, QMx released a 36 inch long Artisan Replica of the USS Vengeance, identical in size to the prop model built by QMx for Star Trek Into Darkness. The 1:1600 scale production replica featured LED lighting, sound effects, an illuminated mirror base, and was limited to an edition of 100. The standard model retailed for $9,995.

XCV 330 Ring Ship Artisan Replica

QMx XCV-330 Ring Ship — QMx XCV 330 Ring Ship Artisan Replica

QMx released a 12 inch long Artisan Replica of the USS Enterprise (XCV 330) in November 2013. It was identical in size to the prop model built by QMx for Star Trek Into Darkness, was limited to an edition of 25, and retailed for $1,499.95.

Collector's Scale Replica releases

USS Kelvin Collector's Scale Replica

QMx USS Kelvin — QMx USS *Kelvin* Collector's Scale Replica

QMx announced that the release of a twelve-inch replica of the USS Kelvin is slated for the future and the company released images of the prototype in April 2013.

USS Vengeance Collector's Scale Replica

QMx USS Vengeance — QMx USS *Vengeance* Collector's Scale Replica

QMx announced that the release of a twelve-inch replica of the USS Vengeance is slated for 2013 and the company released images of the prototype in May 2013.

Other Star Trek releases

QMx produced 5000 solid metal 8.5-inch long starship replicas which were retailed by Amazon.com as exclusive premiums with its "limited edition" Blu-ray release of Star Trek. Exclusive metal phaser premiums were included with Amazon.com's Star Trek Into Darkness Blu-ray 3D release in September 2013. A 8.5-inch metal USS Enterprise Refit desktop replica will be released in 2014.

External link

QMx Online - QMx homepage
StarTrekMovie.com - The Enterprise Project site

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